Newcomers Learn About Antiques at August Meeting
Antiques from members collections were shown and discussed at the Newcomers Club August meeting at Burningtree Country Club. The show and tell program was coordinated by Mrs. Lee Bittle. Mrs. James Russell of Rolling Hill Estates California won the prize for traveling the longest distance. Additional prize recipients included Mrs. Stephen Hoehn Mrs. R. W. Carl Mrs. Walter Burt Mrs. Harold Sparks Mrs. Thomas Coggins Mrs. Charles Christopher Mrs. Jerry Bush Mrs. Otis Copeland Mrs. Carl Dunlap Mrs. William Langston and Mrs. Jerry McMasters. Guests included Mrs. Ford Elswick Mrs. Julian Mathis Mrs. Margorie Cox Miss Rita Bittle Mrs. Walter Burt and Miss Linda Johnston. Hostesses were Mrs. Harold Sparks and Mrs. R. W. Carl. Bridge winners were Mrs. Donald Davis first place and Mrs. Don Williams second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Burningtree Country Club
Stephen Hoehn
R. W. Carl
Walter Burt
Harold Sparks
Thomas Coggins
Charles C. Christopher
Jerry Bush
Otis Copeland
Carl Dunlap
William Langston
Jerry McMasters
Ford Elswick
Julian Mathis
Margorie Cox
Rita Bittle
Linda Johnston
Malone Batts Wedding at First Baptist Church
Miss Ethel Mae Malone and Terry Milburn Batts Jr. wed at 4:30 p m Friday in Mobile, with Rev Durham Bracy and Rev Terry M Batts officiating. Attendants included Anne Malone and Rosselda Malone as maids of honor, and Harold Batts as best man, among Mobile and surrounding area guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Mae Malone
Ross Malone Jr
Terry Milburn Batts Jr
Terry M. Batts
Mobile
First Baptist Church
Vine Street
Durham Bracy
Terry’ M. Batts
Robin Morton
Louisville
Carla Figues
Elizabeth Pleasant
Raphael Gray
Harold Batts
Carl Batts
Jonathan Shamburger
Clarence Rocker
Monwell Bryant
Mace Neal
Hunts
Miss Bolan to Be October Bride in Decatur
Miss Janice Faye Bolan and Billy Ray Landers announce their engagement. Miss Bolan, granddaughter of Decatur residents, attended Calhoun Junior College and works for Pet Dairy. Landers, grandson of Decatur families, is a Decatur High School graduate employed by Ernst Electrical Contractors. The wedding is set for October 26 at First Assembly of God. Also included is a cooking tip from the American Meat Institute on adding vegetables to stew for richer flavor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Faye Bolan
Billy Ray Landers
Jim Landers
Mr. Landers
James Howell Bolan
Miss Bolan
Charlie Jackson
Grady R. Burns
Decatur
H. Landers
Decatur High School
Calhoun Junior College
Pet Dairy
Auburn University
Ernst Electrical Contractors,Company
Assembly of God
American Meat Institute
Wedding reception details for Lyons and Towns in Alabama
Jackie Lyons of Hartselle and Brownski Towns of Birmingham wed with a reception assisted by Decatur guests Miss Emma Kate Gray Mrs Leon Sheffield Mrs Cecil Hamilton Mrs Robert Henry Mrs Edie Cannon Mrs Leroy Balentine Mrs Ben Davis Sr. Mrs Robert Humphrey and Mrs Ledger Sharpley. Dorothy Turner at the gift table Norma Humphrey registered guests. Rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom's parents.
Massachusetts Colonists Begin Wide Scale Fish Exports by 1633
By 1633 Massachusetts colonists had turned to export fish on a broad scale, signaling early colonial trade expansion. The shift reflects growing fishing fleets and market demand in transatlantic commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Breakfast customs vary across American history
A survey notes breakfast traditions from Jefferson’s era to frontier camps. It cites pork heavy meals, beefsteak mornings on riverboats, and Theodore Roosevelt’s four to five course breakfasts, then discusses modern emphasis on high protein and quick breakfast meats.
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Chicago
Ill
American Meat Institute
Jefferson
France
New York
Northwest Trail
Mark Twain
Charles Dickens
America
Mississippi
Theodore Roosevelt
Atreakfast
Institute
He Institute
Milburn Batts Jr. and Bride Honored with Pre-Nuptial Parties
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Milburn Batts Jr. were married Friday night and saluted with multiple pre-wedding gatherings. A patio party was hosted by Mrs. Edie Cannon and Mrs. Robert Henry, with additional events hosted by Mrs. Cecil Hamilton and Mrs. Davis Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Milburn Batts Jr
Edie Cannon
Robert Henry
Cecil Hamilton
Davis Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lee Bittle
James Russell
Rolling Hill Estates
Calif
Donald Davis
Don Williams
Harold Brantley
James A. Russell
Benny Robinson
William Armitage
John Mc
Bernard Shore
Thomas E. Coggin
Morgan
John Taylor
Janis Rowden
James Rowden
Beth Tayor
Sam Evans Jr
Rowden
Robert Templin
Gadsden
Nellie Ree Ragland
Anniston
Frank Dillard
Jim Cox
Kyle Sullivan
E. O. Chaney
Mr. Chaney
Att's Feminine Apparel
Patterson’s
Decatur Shopping Center
Patt
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